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Norton County Commissioners Recap 4/7, Address Fire Recovery, Equipment Purchases, and Sheriff’s K-9 Unit
The Norton County Board of Commissioners met on April 7, 2025, with Chairman Marvin Matchett calling the meeting to order at 9 a.m. Commissioners Garrett Beydler and Richard Thompson were in attendance, along with County Attorney Abigail Horn, Road and Bridge Supervisor Terry Laughlin, Solid Waste Manager Ted White, and County Clerk Craig Renner.

Derek White
May 162 min read
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Teen Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash Northeast of Ellsworth
An 18-year-old man from Sterling was killed Thursday evening in a two-vehicle crash on K-156, approximately 3.4 miles northeast of Ellsworth.

Derek White
May 161 min read
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Colby Man in Custody After Shots Fired in Brewster and Multi-County Pursuit; Multiple Felony Charges Pending
What began as a theft in Colby on May 13, 2025, escalated into a dangerous and fast-moving situation that stretched across Thomas and Sherman Counties, ending with the arrest of a 23-year-old Colby man now facing a slate of serious charges.

Derek White
May 152 min read
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Community Rallies During Hoxie House Fire; One Injured Firefighter, One Life Saved
A structure fire on the evening of May 14 brought urgency, bravery, and community spirit to the forefront in Hoxie, Kansas. At approximately 7:09 p.m., Sheridan County Communications received multiple reports of smoke and flames erupting from the roof of a home located at 941 15th Street.

Derek White
May 152 min read
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Crash in Garden City Sends Teen Driver and Three Children to Hospital
A Wednesday morning collision involving a passenger car and a semi-truck in Garden City left four people injured—two teens and two young children—according to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP).

Derek White
May 151 min read
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Blowing Dust Forces I-70 Closure in Western Kansas, High Winds Reported Across Region
Western Kansas drivers faced dangerous travel conditions this week as blowing dust and powerful wind gusts forced the closure of Interstate 70 between Colby and the Colorado state line. The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) shut down both eastbound and westbound lanes on Wednesday, May 14, citing severely reduced visibility and travel hazards caused by dust storms sweeping across the plains.

Derek White
May 152 min read
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Supreme Court Nominating Commission to interview applicants June 9 and 10
Supreme Court Nominating Commission to interview applicants June 9 and 10

Derek White
May 152 min read
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Rep. Tracey Mann's Weekly Update – Standing with Law Enforcement, Supporting Kansas Families, and Advancing a Conservative Agenda
Rep. Tracey Mann's Weekly Update – Standing with Law Enforcement, Supporting Kansas Families, and Advancing a Conservative Agenda

Derek White
May 152 min read
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Severe Weather Batters the NWKS Radio Listening Area: High Winds, Dust Storms, and Hail
The NWKS Radio listening area experienced a night of severe weather tonight, May 14, 2025, that many won’t soon forget. While forecasters had warned this could happen, the reality of the evening storm system proved to be as intense—and in some places, even more disruptive—than anticipated.
Kristina Hemel
May 143 min read
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Colby Lady Eagles Clinch GWAC Title After Forfeit, Celebrate Seniors with Dodgeball Showdown
The Colby High School Lady Eagles softball team wrapped up their regular season in unconventional fashion this week, claiming the Great West Activities Conference (GWAC) title with a 6-2 league record, without taking the field.

Derek White
May 142 min read
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Topeka Bank Robbery Suspect Dies After Multi-County Pursuit Ends in Saline County
Topeka Bank Robbery Suspect Dies After Multi-County Pursuit Ends in Saline County

Derek White
May 142 min read
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Jetmore Man Airlifted After Serious Crash in Ford County
Jetmore Man Airlifted After Serious Crash in Ford County

Derek White
May 141 min read
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Sheridan County Commissioners Recap 4/29 - Tackle Road, Safety, and Community Support
Sheridan County Commissioners Recap 4/29 - Tackle Road, Safety, and Community Support

Derek White
May 142 min read
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Fifteen Candidates Vie for Kansas Supreme Court Seat as Nominating Process Begins
Fifteen Candidates Vie for Kansas Supreme Court Seat as Nominating Process Begins

Derek White
May 142 min read
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Thomas County Commission Recap 4/30, Lifts Burn Ban, Approves Bridge Project and Payroll
Thomas County Commission Recap 4/30, Lifts Burn Ban, Approves Bridge Project and Payroll

Derek White
May 142 min read
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Windy Finish at Meadow Lake: Scott City’s Rumford Wins, Goodland Takes Team Title at GWAC Tournament
Windy Finish at Meadow Lake: Scott City’s Rumford Wins, Goodland Takes Team Title at GWAC Tournament

Derek White
May 132 min read
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Rawlins County Community Moves Forward with Vision for New K–12 School Facility
Rawlins County Community Moves Forward with Vision for New K–12 School Facility

Derek White
May 134 min read
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Kansas Voices in Washington – Updates from Senator Jerry Moran
Kansas Voices in Washington – Updates from Senator Jerry Moran

Derek White
May 133 min read
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Decatur County Commissioners Recap 4/1, Address Staffing, Grants, and Department Needs
Decatur County Commissioners Recap 4/1, Address Staffing, Grants, and Department Needs

Derek White
May 133 min read
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